Looking for summertime suspense? Turn up the heat with these 4 mystery novels
This month's mystery and suspense novels showcase the creative expertise of established authors, with themes of female empowerment and gothic suspense.
The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine review a polyphonic portrait of class and trauma in Belfast
Erskine's stories display a capaciousness, a willingness to wander beyond the single epiphanic moment that is the traditional preserve of the short story.
The genre's exploration of automatism began with Karel Čapek's 'R.U.R.', which set the agenda for understanding robots as metaphors for labor and freedom.
New Medieval Books: The Sagas of Icelanders - Medievalists.net
This book offers an introduction to the Icelandic sagas, detailing various aspects of the genre. It then provides mini-descriptions of 40 sagas, explaining their content, dating, and transmission.
This new story collection is marvelous if a bit meandering
Millet's 'Atavists' presents interrelated stories that explore complex themes among a recurring cast, showcasing her sharp prose and storytelling ability.